Slow Flow Yoga incorporates Hatha Yoga practice, at a steadier pace. These classes are incorporate a more ground-based practice, crafted to instill calm and quiet, just before bed. These 60-minute classes are ideal for anyone returning to Yoga practice, beginning a new Yoga journey and seeking ways to connect body and mind. Using Yogic breath work, postures, sound and meditation, these classes will help you to declutter your mind, improve strength and mobility and reconnect with your inner self. How to find us: Our Sherwood Community Centre courses and classes are now held in the Annex studio. On arrival, you can park in the SCC car park and walk along a short path to the right of the main reception. You will find the external door to the Annex at the end of the path. The external door will open 10 minutes before the start of the class. Please arrive in plenty of time for changing, using the facilities and in time for a prompt start.

**NEXT DATE: SUNDAY 24 MAY 2025** Immerse yourself in the divine trilogy of ceremonial cacao, Yoga and sound bathing during our 2-hour healing experience. This special experience brings you a full-purity cacao ceremony, followed by a gentle, heart-filled Yoga practice, and concludes with an intimate and immersive sound bath. Whether you are new to these practices or a seasoned practitioner, this experience is suitable for all. Important information: Please bring your own Yoga mat and blanket for the session (or a large towel, if you don't have a blanket), plus a bottle of water - you will need to stay hydrated for the duration of the session. In order to enhance the health benefits of the cacao, we recommend that you fast for the morning. Alternatively, try not to eat for 4 hours prior to the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement and we recommend wearing layers, as your body temperature will vary throughout the experience and bare foot practice will be required during some of the Yoga practice. If you usually use bolsters for your Yoga practice, please feel free to bring your own along with you. Alternatively, a cushion/pillow/rolled up blanket could be used in a similar way. We both thoroughly look forward to sharing this unique collaboration between Chez and Shaz with you. P.S. We like to make our events as accessible as possible. If you are concerned about the accessibility of any part of our practices, please contact us via email at bodyphysical@yahoo.co.uk. If you don't have your own Yoga mat please drop us an email, we have a few to lend 😊

Wednesdays 6:00pm - Sherwood Community Centre Join us at Body Physical for our Feel-good Fitness class every Wednesday at the Sherwood Community Centre from 6:00 - 6:50pm. Designed to music, this class is the fun way to fitness, helping to boost your aerobic fitness, muscle strength, tone, and stamina. With a range of fitness styles taught and no two classes the same, our fusion of aerobics, body conditioning, and sport-inspired training will keep you on your toes and leave you feeling great. How to find us: Our Sherwood Community Centre courses and classes are now held in the Annex studio. On arrival, you can park in the SCC car park and walk along a short path to the right of the main reception. You will find the external door to the Annex at the end of the path. The external door will open 10 minutes before the start of the class. Please arrive in plenty of time for changing, using the facilities and in time for a prompt start.

Explore flexible payment options for your health and well-being journey. Pay per class, buy a 10-class pass or become a member with no cancellation fees. Join now for unlimited monthly classes! Get fit. Have fun. Repeat. From monthly memberships to class packs and courses! Memberships & Passes Best Value FIT Crew Membership £ 29.50 29.50£ Every month Unlimited access to all our fitness classes! Begin your journey Feel Good Fitness Free-Range Fitness 10 Class Pass £ 65 65£ Experience any of our individual yoga & fitness classes Valid for 6 months Begin your journey Free-Range Fitness Feel Good Fitness POP-UP Yoga Class Courses Hatha Yoga Flow: 6-weeks FEB-MAR Join our 6-week Hatha Yoga Flow course. Welcome Started Feb 24 57 British pounds £57 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now

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Reconnect with Nature and Nourish Your Soul at Our 24-Hour Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that matter most: peace , balance , and self-care . We are constantly bombarded with distractions, leaving little room to tune into our bodies and minds. That’s where our Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat  comes in — an opportunity to escape the noise, immerse yourself in nature, and experience transformative healing through yoga, sound baths, wholesome food, and so much more. Nestled in the vast countryside of Wootton, Warwickshire , our retreat offers the perfect escape to reconnect with yourself and nature. Let’s dive deeper into why this retreat is the perfect opportunity for rejuvenation: Why Choose Our Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat? Our retreat is more than just a break — it’s a holistic journey towards healing and self-discovery. By blending sound baths , yoga , plant-based food , and transformative experiences in nature, we create an atmosphere where you can reconnect with yourself in a profound way. 1. Healing Sound Baths for Deep Relaxation A highlight of our retreat is the transformative sound bath  experience. Using ancient sound healing techniques, we’ll guide you through sessions that immerse you in soothing frequencies, bringing your body into a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. The vibrations of the sound bath help release stress, calm the nervous system, and promote emotional healing, leaving you feeling deeply relaxed and restored. 2. Yoga Practices for Every Body Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, our daily yoga  sessions are designed to support your body’s unique needs. The gentle flow of breath and movement connects you with your body, promoting flexibility, strength, and inner peace. From energising morning flows to restorative evening sessions, yoga will become the anchor of your retreat experience, grounding you in the present moment and aligning your mind, body, and soul. 3. Reconnect with Nature in Wootton’s Countryside Surrounded by the breath-taking countryside of Wootton , Warwickshire, our retreat offers a rare opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. This peaceful, rural setting allows you to escape the demands of modern life and find serenity in the rolling hills, quiet woodlands, and expansive green fields. Experience the back-to-nature  lifestyle as you breathe in the fresh air, listen to the songs of birds, and unwind with peaceful walks through lush forests. Nature has a remarkable ability to heal, reduce stress, and enhance mental clarity, so you’ll leave feeling connected to both the earth and yourself. 4. Plant-Based, Wholesome Food to Nourish Your Body Our retreat offers nourishing, plant-based food  that fuels both your body and spirit. Every meal is carefully crafted from fresh, local ingredients to provide vibrant, nutrient-dense dishes that nourish and energize. From hearty salads and grain bowls to warming soups and indulgent desserts, each meal is designed to support your journey toward optimal health and vitality. 5. Embrace the Summer Months in July Join us in the beautiful month of July, when the countryside is in full bloom and the days are long and sunny. The summer months create the perfect environment for outdoor yoga sessions, nature walks, and basking in the warmth of the season. Let the sunshine rejuvenate you as you soak in the serenity of the countryside, breathe in the fresh air, and embrace the peaceful energy of nature. 6. Cacao Ceremonies for Heart-Opening Bliss No retreat is complete without a cacao ceremony . Our guided cacao experience is designed to open your heart, deepen your connection to yourself, and bring emotional clarity. Cacao is known for its mood-enhancing properties, and when combined with intention and mindfulness, it helps foster deep inner peace. Sip on this sacred elixir in a group ceremony, allowing the warmth and energy to flow through you as you connect with others and yourself. What to Expect During Your Retreat Your days at our Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat will be filled with activities that bring balance, peace, and joy. Here’s what you can look forward to: Morning Yoga Flows : Awaken your body and mind with a revitalising yoga session in the early morning sunshine, followed by a nourishing breakfast. Sound Baths : Experience the healing vibrations of crystal bowls and other sound instruments to bring deep relaxation and clarity. Mindful Nature Walks : Reconnect with the earth during guided nature walks, where the natural beauty of Wootton’s countryside becomes a meditation in itself. Cacao Ceremony : Join in a sacred cacao ceremony designed to open your heart, enhance your intuition, and promote emotional healing. Plant-Based Feasts : Enjoy gourmet plant-based meals that are both delicious and nourishing, made with love and local ingredients. Restorative Evening Yoga : Close your day with gentle restorative yoga and meditation, allowing your body to fully relax and prepare for a restful night’s sleep. Who Should Attend? This retreat is perfect for those looking to: Release stress  and restore balance in a calming, nature-filled environment Deepen their yoga practice  or explore yoga for the first time Experience the transformative power  of sound baths, cacao, and nature immersion Reconnect with themselves  in a holistic, nurturing space Nourish their body  with delicious, wholesome, plant-based food Whether you're seeking to recharge after a busy period or embark on a deeper journey of personal transformation, our Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat in the countryside of Wootton, Warwickshire  will support you every step of the way. Book Your Retreat and Reconnect with Yourself If you're ready to step into a world of serenity, healing, and self-discovery, we invite you to join us at our Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat . Let the power of yoga , sound baths , plant-based food , and sunshine  guide you back to your centre and inspire lasting change in your life. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier future.

At various times in life it's vital to take a step back, to view things a little differently, perhaps even in a way that you did once, but have somehow forgotten.

You may have noticed in my social media posts, class descriptions and general comments online that I never reference 'weight loss'. You may think this is poor promotion for a small organisation trying to help people improve their wellbeing. And perhaps it is. I have, however, questioned myself on this many times and I've reached the conclusion that I simply don't believe in promoting weight loss. Controversial? Let's see... What does 'weight loss' really mean? I firmly believe that weight loss means so much more than the basic maths of 'losing weight'; becoming lighter, being less heavy. In terms of true biology, the weight of our body comprises so many essential elements ; our skeletal system, bone density, organs and tissues, height, muscle mass and fat stores . Some factors we just can't change. Our skeleton is the framework to which everything connects - we can't change our skeleton. Our organs are their required size to fulfil their function in keeping us healthy and well. We can't change our organs. Our bone density can develop through weight-bearing exercise - this could play a very small, micro-marginal part in our weight variation. But we don't want to be decreasing our bone density do we? So, let's be blunt. What are we really talking about here? When we strip it right down, we are talking about reducing our body fat percentage. Less fat = less weight. But why are we choosing to quantify this, and nothing else? Reading between the lines on weight loss When people contact me about 1-1 personal training, joining a fitness class or worrying whether they'd fit in at a Yoga class, what are they really asking for? In a recent survey sent to Body Physical subscribers, I wanted to find out more about their personal motivations, and also their barriers, to exercise and/or joining a structured class. When requesting their responses, I intentionally omitted an option to state 'I want to lose weight', so that I could dig a little deeper into their personal goals and core values. (It is worth noting that there was an option for people to leave their own comments, to provide any further detail that I may have missed, e.g weight loss.) And here's what I found out. 69% of people wanted to feel stronger/fitter 63% wished to improve their mind/body wellbeing 44% wanted to look better 44% wanted to improve their medical health 31% hoped to enjoy a better quality of life 6% were keen to find companionship with others 0% mentioned wanting to lose weight. Now, you can read into this in various ways, but the fact is that not one person's primary motivation was solely to lose weight. Losing weight may attribute to many of these possible outcomes, but it is in no way, by itself, the most valuable outcome. We all know of a multitude of ways (perhaps too many to mention) that weight loss is drilled into us, as a way of measuring our success, health and sex appeal, But are there a better ways to view ourselves and our achievements? Of course there are! Read on... So what are 'weight loss' classes/courses really selling? More often than not, these classes and courses are selling different ways to diet. Dieting is a non-movement method of restricting calorific intake in order to create a deficit and, therefore, lose weight. As we know, this is primarily focused on ridding ourselves of that pesky excess body fat, without the need for exercise. But, if our deeper needs are actually to feel stronger/fitter, to improve mind/body wellbeing, to look better and to improve our medical health, are these classes really going to fit the bill? The answer to this very much relies on the individual but, without exercise, how are we going to improve our metabolism, increase our strength and fitness as well as improve our muscle tone and health? These elements simply don't alter with dietary changes alone. It takes a lifestyle shift. Exercise classes claiming to support 'weight loss' are mostly likely to be basing themselves on one or two main factors: Calorie burning through movement (eg 'cardio' activities such as aerobics, walking, jogging, high intensity interval training [HIIT]) Metabolic improvement through resistance training (eg 'strengthening' activities such as weight lifting, bodyweight training, 'body conditioning') The former option is an effective way to burn a larger amount of calories at the time of exercising, with movement methods that are more challenging than those you gift your body on a day-to-day basis. You burn more calories at the time you exercise, therefore begin to create a deficit. Unless you then treat yourself to a cake on the way home. (We know this to be true - we do it ourselves!) This method of exercising offers a lesser overall metabolic effect and relies upon regular patterns of exercise to keep the calories burning and to encourage a weight loss effect. The latter technique is a way of building fitter and stronger muscles, which will in turn help to burn energy whilst the body is at rest. You may find less of a calorie burn at the time of exercising, but the metabolic effect will be taking shape for a while afterwards, helping your body to burn more energy overall, over a sustained period of time. It again requires a regular pattern of exercise - especially for women as our hormones can at times work against our body 'building' strategies. Where we come in Body Physical classes target the areas of our health and wellbeing that matter the most. Our classes and courses can absolutely help you to lose weight (if that is still your greatest motivation) but calculate me this - If you are attending a class for 1 hour per week, in order to lose weight, what are you doing for the other 167 hours of your week? We need to form new patterns. New habits. We must be willing to embrace new opportunities for happiness. Body Physical clients, whether they prefer 1-1, group exercise, Yoga or wellbeing and seeking spirituality, all recognise the need for consistency, maintenance and when it's time to to break through plateaus - those areas of stagnation, when you seem to stop achieving your goals and need to make a change. Attending one class is the best way to start. We all start here. Trying something new is the only way to make a change. How did our clients get started? Most of our clients reported that their biggest barrier to starting a new class/course/exercise programme was being too busy with work, family and life in general. Others also said that they felt worried that they would be rubbish at it and might not fit in. All of these comments were from our members! These are people who initially struggled to prioritise time for themselves and who felt the same insecurities the rest of us feel when starting something new. And now they are regular members! Carving time out of busy schedules is not easy and making change happen is not as simple as writing something onto a calendar. But is there a way you could make it happen? Could you prioritise yourself for, perhaps, 1 hour per week? Maybe even two? Our fitness classes combine cardio vascular fitness challenges, resistance training, bodyweight and interval training and a whole lot of laughs! We offer outdoor classes because we know that most people don't get enough fresh air and vitamin D. Throughout the winter months we also offer studio-based fitness classes, set to music. All of our fitness classes are designed for small groups, so you never get to hide at the back! What that does enable us to do, in all seriousness, is to check your technique, offer variations to suit your body and ensure that your exercise is effective for YOU! Our Yoga and wellbeing events are structured into intimate studio settings for the very same reasons. We want your class experience to work for you. We know that every body is unique, holds its own history, areas of tension and ease, strengths and weaknesses and we strive to support you on your mind/body journey. Our feedback shows that: Our clients love structured courses (it means that once booked, they feel they have committed to attend). They appreciate variety that our classes bring to their training routines (no two fitness classes are ever the same - no plateaus here!) They keep coming back because they build a community (they are all super lovely and supportive!) New events are often popping up in our calendar so they like to challenge each other to something new (self-confidence is infectious!) So, if we're not measuring weight anymore, what do we measure? We are not saying that you can't weigh yourself anymore - for some people that is too big a habit to break, and we get that. But there are lots of other ways to measure your success: How about... Running for a bus? Could you do this before, can you do it now? Calculating how far you can walk without discomfort? Carrying shopping/small children* (*yours obviously, not random ones!)? Lifting things around the house? Trying on that favourite outfit that hasn't quite fit for a while? Testing your heart rate recovery after a workout? Gardening without back pain? Bouncing back after a fall? Analysing your range of movement in a squat position? Trying your luck at a 5km run? Checking your blood pressure? We can help you with all of this and we want you to succeed! "But have your clients lost any weight?!" I hear you cry. I honestly couldn't tell you. I don't know because I don't ask. Because I've learnt that isn't the most important question. However what they have said is this: "Each session really pushes me but in a good way, I always feel stronger and more confident in what I can do" "I'm really enjoying the journey to getting stronger and fitter. Thanks so much for making it fun and being so encouraging!" "Love the variety and that each week the class includes different elements, and even when you’re not feeling it when you get there, the group vibes lift you and you leave the class feeling so different" So, before you next get onto your scales and begin to measure your self-worth by body-weight, please consider a change. Perhaps grab your calendar instead, find a free hour in which your could factor in some effective YOU time and contact us. Future you will thank you.